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H.J.Res. 91 (107th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

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Introduced

2 May 2002

Last action

9 May 2002 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  2. 2 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 May 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2002

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